INTERIOR DOORS
Slab
Available in a variety of species and styles to match any decor
Ready for nishing
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interior Slab
Slab Installation in 4 Easy Steps
Step 1 - How to Measure
Check measurements carefully, as shown (
Figure A
). Measure width of door opening between hinge jamb and
lock jamb in two places (A). Measure height from the head jamb in two places.
Step 2 - Proper Fit
If necessary, trim your door at the top or bottom to t the size of the opening (
Figure B
). Hollow core and solid
core doors should never be trimmed more than 1/2” top and bottom. If your door is not already beveled, use a
jack plane to bevel the edge that is next to the lock jamb (about 3 degrees).
Step 3 - Hinge Placement
As a rule, most doors have three hinges. After marking the hinge placement with a pencil, use a 1 1/4” wood
chisel or electric router to cut mortises in to the door’s edge (
Figure C
). Then screw the hinges into place. Re-
move hinge pins and screw the other hinge leaves into the door jamb.
Step 4 - Final Steps
Place the door in the opening and insert the hinge pins into place. If door does not swing freely, adjust hinges
or trim door. Drill for lockset as per directions provided with the hardware of your choice. Attach knob hardware
and stain or paint your door.
Before beginning your project:
make sure you have the following items: slot head screwdriver,
hinges, 1 1/4” wood chisel or electric router, jack plane (if door
is not beveled), door hole installation kit, latching/locking hard-
ware and paint or stain for nishing.
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C
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